Point-To-Point System; Adding A Tail-End Link To An Existing Network - GE TransNET 900 Reference Manual

host computer and remote terminal units (RTUs) or other data collection
devices. The operation of the radio system is transparent to the computer
equipment. When used in this application, the transceiver provides an excel-
lent alternative to traditional (licensed) MAS radio systems.
RTU
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Remote
RTU
MDS TransNET
Remote

Point-to-Point System

A point-to-point configuration
of just two radios—a Master and a Remote. This provides a half-duplex
communications link for the transfer of data between two locations.
MDS TransNET
Master

Adding a Tail-End Link to an Existing Network

A tail-end link can be used to extend the range of a traditional (licensed) MAS
system. This might be required if an outlying site is blocked from the MAS
Master station by a natural or man-made obstruction. In this arrangement, a
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Figure 2. Typical MAS Network
(Figure
Host System
Figure 3. Typical Point-to-Point Link
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Invisible place holder
MDS TransNET
Remote
MDS TransNET
Master
3) is a simple arrangement consisting
Invisible place holder
RTU
MDS TransNET
Remote
RTU
Host System
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Remote
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